Had to download this course to find out how to beat it. Got stuck in the hole at the end. The only way to beat it is to take the door you get to with hidden blocks.
I like the idea of lakitu throwing cheeps into the lava, and the thwomps slowing you down so that you can't just outrun the cheeps. There are a few chances to kill lakitu though, and I managed to fly through a lot of the level.
Nice use of the moles. It can get pretty chaotic, but since moles can be slow to jump up and attack, it worked out well to rush most of the level. And then there was the track platform. That was brutal. Probably could have flown over it though. I liked it.
No, I didn't bring it with me. I had no idea I'd need it, and when I got to the pit, I had no idea there was anything above me after the two hidden blocks - the camera doesn't move high enough to see the goal, so I never thought I was missing a spring. Since I couldn't get out of the pit, I quit and then downloaded it to see what was up.
:lol
It's true.
They already did.
Gaf Community Level said:
I think the only difference is that they take turns emitting fire. So if you have the regular one next to the black one, the timing is made so that they alternate.
Alright - after 6 long hours and having to deal with the stupid ground-block limit (seriously, I filled both subscreens to the max without being halfway through the level) - here it is:
Doorstop Dash - a remake from the Second Level of Donkey Kong Country 3, of course with some differences considering there are no vines you can pull. It's a rather long level but there aren't really a lot of places for you to die. Near the end I got a bit lenient with the power-ups as well.
Code:
D1E8-0000-0029-AE5E
Fun level, interesting use of the pipe theme, it definitely has its own visual identity compared to most other levels you'd encounter in this game.Pipe-opolis
BA66-0000-002A-4DB2
I always loved world 7 of Mario 3, just the idea of a world so focused on pipes. And it's just a neat aesthetic that's different from most Mario levels, with so much green.
I've also been annoyed at user-created levels using pipes in kind of weird, broken ways...not lining them up well, leaving the back end exposed, etc. So I wanted to make a level that treats pipes right, dammit!
It's not difficult at all, but it's relatively long, so I think it makes sense to keep things on the easy side.
Also I used the maximum number of pipes and vines, so that's why the end opens up into normal cave, but I think that turned out for the better anyway.
All of what you said makes sense to me after giving it a look in the editor. I didn't hate it, but I don't agree with certain decisions, like the required opening of hidden blocks to beat a level. I like to use those purely for alternate paths or shortcuts, and the occasion powerup or one-up. I hope my little bit of feedback was helpful and I hope others give your level a shot and voice their opinion.
The lack of checkpoints really hurts some levels. I've played ones I've largely enjoyed, only for it to have one blind jump deep into it that ruins my attitude towards it. Assuming people would put checkpoints in their long levels, they'd be a nice addition.
After uploading my level yesterday, checked today and...was surprised.!
So many X! Thought the level was too simple and easy and yet only 3 people out of 66 beat it. 2 gave it a star at least.
The clear % had me confused for a while too. The number on the bottom is the total number of lives all players have used in trying to beat the level, and the number on top is the amount of clears. So if one person out of only a few more uses something like 30 lives to beat your level, that % is gonna plummet. It probably counts a life off when someone exits the level through the menu too.
Sub areas are the last thing you unlock, letting you have two different environments in one level that you switch between by using a pipe.
After uploading my level yesterday, checked today and...was surprised.
So many X! Thought the level was too simple and easy and yet only 3 people out of 66 beat it. 2 gave it a star at least.
WELCOME TO THE GAF COMMUNITY LEVEL!!!
What is the GAF Community Level?
This is where we band together, smash our heads collectively into one to create some of the most insane and awesome levels ever! We'll archive them all and they will be remembered as the best of the best (maybe. I don't know, but I thought it was a cool idea).
Everyone who participates works with a small section of the level and adds to it with their own flair. I'm allowing everyone with up to 3 sections of main area and/or sub area to do with what they please. That should allow for about 8-9 people participate in a single level.
Since this is the first one, rules may change as needed.
RULES
1. First come first serve- Please state if you are interested in adding to this level. If you are the first to post that you want to do it, you are the next one up.
2. Play the level- Play it in it's current state and complete it.
3. Download- Download the level into your Coursebot
4. Add to it- Here is where it gets funky with rules:
-- You get 3 sections to work with (The little bars on the bottom of the course maker screen).
-- If you want to work in a sub area, you only get one section main area and 2 sub area.
-- Do not adjust any one else's work.
-- Do not change the game type. I started in Super Mario world, so it should stay that way for consistency. If I made a certain area to play to SMW's rules, it may not work if switched to something like NSMB. If it makes it easier, section off your area clearly.
-- Make it possible for someone to complete. Don't make it balls hard. At least easy enough for a relatively decent mario player to get some enjoyment out of it.
5. Upload it- Add the next number up to the title (i.e. "GAF Community Level 2")
6. Share it- Post it in this thread
7. Go back to step one with the next person.
So who is interested?
Here is the level code:
CE20-0000-002A-94C0
